Des Linden will take her talents to the Half Marathon. This will be Des Lindens only race since the Olympic Trials. I can’t wait to see her show all of the doubters how great she still is. If Keira D’Amato was able to run sub 1:09 this year I predict 1:08:30 for Des. There has been a lot of talk about whether she should replace Aliphine on the Olympic Team and this will be Des’s chance to prove it. With limited racing amongst the Pro ranks we have seen some great things turned in by so many Pro’s. I know that many laughed at her increasing a mile a day publicity stunt in October but that was Brooks trying to maximize her name. Tomorrow morning Des will prove that she is not just a retired gimmick racer but still one of the best in the US.